April’s full moon is known as the “pink moon” for pink flowers in the phlox variety that bloom in April. It’s also the first full moon after the start of spring, which was March 20, which makes it the paschal full moon, which is the full moon before Easter Sunday.
Phlox (I don’t know the exact kind) is usually the first tiny wildflower that blooms in Spring Creek Basin. I haven’t seen any yet, but with the warm temps and the winter moisture, it can’t be long. Phlox here is usually white, but it also sometimes takes on a pale pink blush. … Pink moon, indeed. 🙂
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Beautiful photo, TJ. Pink moon – the herald of spring. We’re getting there!
We sure are. 🙂 The signs are starting to come a bit faster!
Very pretty! It looks like it is sitting on the mountain!
I love how it silhouettes those tiny trees that ARE on top of the ridge. This is just north of the outcrop that is Temple Butte (it’s to the right). McKenna Peak can be seen at lower right.
Fabulous!
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Dang girl ! You nailed that photo 🔨
I didn’t think I’d see moonrise at all because of clouds! Happy, happy. 🙂